TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	6
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explain fundamental theories of media psychology. 2) Develop a critical point of view regarding how certain social sub groups are represented in media. 3) Define basic research methods utilized in media psychology. 4) Define how people perceive, interpret, use, and respond. 5) Develop critical awareness of the impact of media on individuals and society.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	This course is designed to examine the role of psychologists play in the media and explore the impact of media and technology on human behavior. Apply psychological theories and principles and increase students? understanding of how marketing and communications impact modern media in a global society. The role of psychology in such fields as media consulting, advertising, and media research are discussed.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Getting Started, Definition of Media 2nd Week Introduction to Media Psychology 3rd Week Research Methods in Media Psychology 4th Week Violence in Media and Its Effects 5th Week Representation of Prosocial Behavior in Media 6th Week Media and Pornography 7th Week Advertisements and Media 8th Week Mid-Term Exam 9th Week Children and Television 10th Week Adolescents and Media 11th Week Representations of Social Groups in Media 12th Week Representations of Mental Disorders in Media 13th Week Gender Roles and Media 14th Week Internet
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Giles, D. (2008). Media psychology. NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc. Publishers. Harris, R. J. (2009). A cognitive psychology of mass communication. NY: Routledge.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 20 Assignment 1 40 Total(%) 60 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 4 56 Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1 1 Homework 1 15 15 Total Workload 175 Total Workload / 30 5,83 ECTS Credits of the Course 6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No